[Hiring] Accounts Receivable Collector REMOTE USA
Position: Accounts Receivable Collector
Date Posted: September 3, 2025
Industry: Legal / Professional Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 1–4 years (office or collections experience preferred)
Qualification: Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma/GED with 4 years office experience acceptable
Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 USD
Location: New York, NY, USA, REMOTE
Company: Wilson Elser
Description:
Company Overview:
Wilson Elser is a top-tier defense litigation law firm with over 1,300 attorneys across 43 offices nationwide. Established in 1978, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and rank 36 in the National Law Journal’s largest U.S. firms survey. We are Mansfield Certified Plus and committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and client-focused environment.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Collector to manage and resolve outstanding client balances. This position is ideal for recent graduates with some office experience or experienced collectors looking to further develop their skills in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft professional communications (emails, letters, memos) regarding outstanding balances.
- Review and reconcile payment applications using historical data.
- Contact clients to discuss and resolve accounts receivable within set criteria.
- Monitor the status of electronically submitted invoices and confirm payments.
- Log all collection activities in the assigned database and update assigned Partners.
- Analyze partial client payments, participate in appeals, and manage write-offs.
- Maintain professional interactions with regional offices, partners, senior management, and client contacts.
- Provide regular updates to management on account status and developments.
- Independently produce high-quality work products.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education & Experience: Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years office experience, with 2 years in collections/accounts receivable.
- Industry Knowledge: Law firm or professional services experience is advantageous, including understanding the law firm revenue cycle.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Outlook), including formulas (SUM), data entry, formatting, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting; experience with BillBlast, Aderant, AS400, and Minisoft ARCS is a plus.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; collaborative and able to interact with internal and external clients. Ability to read cursive is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $50,000–$70,000 USD
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO and career growth opportunities
- Access to corporate discount plans and additional employee perks
Why Apply:
Join a firm that values teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation while providing a supportive environment for professional development.
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